The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has commended Ghana’s Vice-President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, for her role in securing much-needed government funding to complete the ongoing expansion of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH).
Speaking at the 59th Special Congregation of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, the University’s Chancellor, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, expressed deep satisfaction with the Vice-President’s commitment to the project.
“Vice-President, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang, our Vice-President in whom I’m well pleased…I am elated by the Government of Ghana’s promise to complete our teaching hospital project.”
The Asantehene disclosed that the Government, through the Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu, had announced the release of GH¢46 million to support KATH’s completion, along with a further US$38 million as part of the 2025/2026 funding allocation from the GETFUND.
“In fact, the Minister, on behalf of the President, announced the release of GHC46 million for the completion of the teaching hospital and an additional $38 million to equip the hospital as part of the 2025/2026 formula for GETFUND.”
He emphasised that the Vice-President had been instrumental in ensuring these funds were delivered.
“The reason I said I was well pleased in her is that it was through her that we sent the message, she carried the message, and the monies are being delivered, and I’m sure we shall have it.”
Beyond the hospital project, the Asantehene also acknowledged the President’s broader commitment to improving educational infrastructure at KATH, notably the construction of two multipurpose lecture theatres valued at US$10 million.
“This is in addition to the President’s commitment to construct two multipurpose lecture theatres at $10m. The President deserves a resounding round of applause… Thank you, Madam Vice-President, and I know this is not just a promise because when you promise, you deliver,” Otumfuo Osei Tutu further added.